SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1361 · Structure no. 000000001890270
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns SR1362 over Ut to Stony Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.